237 Cambridge Street Shell Package Store License
At a glance
Based on auto-generated captions and the posted minutes; names may be misheard.
- What: 237 Cambridge LLC (the Shell station and convenience store at 237 Cambridge Street) asked for a package store malt and wine license.
- Where it stands: approved 3-0 on 2026-09-10.
- Next: state ABCC review.
The case
- Owners bought the store in July; family members hold beer and wine licenses in Ashland and at 1099 Grafton Street, Worcester, reportedly without issues.
- Attorney Kevin Quinlan walked through the Ballarin factors: no beer and wine license nearby, five full liquor stores within about 1.5 miles, normal urban setting, no schools or parks.
- Safeguards: automatic door lock and locks on the coolers, no more than four customers inside at a time, two staff open to close, ID scanning, TIPS-certified staff, six added cooler doors.
- Disclosure: a family member's store had a flavored tobacco wrap violation more than five years ago.
- No public comment; Sgt. Thomas Needham had no issues.
Discussion time
About 9 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 - License Commission | 9 |
Log
- 2026-09-10 - License Commission - Site view done; Ballarin factors presented; approved 3-0.